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We are recruiting for a mission-driven Apprentice II, Nursing Float Pool to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Float Pool Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks: - Critical Care (ICUs) - Acute Care - Women & Children - Behavioral Health - Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care Why Join? - Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay - Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team - Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program - Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling Job Summary Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. The Nursing Apprentice II role provides an opportunity for students that have graduated from a nursing program to enhance clinical skills in a hospital environment when applying for licensure/registration to the Nursing Regulatory Body to take the NCLEX Examination. The Nursing Apprentice II adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute Essential Functions : Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital (25%) Signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. (10%) Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating. (10%) Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. (10%) Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. (10%) Develop specific clinical nurse skills through observation of experts and supervised, hands-on experience. (10%) Documentation that complies with clinical guidelines. (10%) Partners with interprofessional team on healthcare consumer throughput by proactively solving problems related to capacity and healthcare consumer flow. (10%) Collaborates with interprofessional teams to incorporate Lean principles for quality improvement initiatives. (5%) Education : High School Diploma or GED Must be within 6 months of passing the NCLEX exam Required Work Experience : less than 1 year related experience Required Licenses : BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Ability to ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. Ability to ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided. Ability to complete and maintain clinical competency standards EHR Documentation preferred. Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $28.00 - $28.00 / hr
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